Business Development Manager in Bristol

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of at least two days a week in the office (9am to 5pm) in central Bristol (near Temple Meads station) and up to three days a week remote working. Client meetings and travel may be needed as business needs dictate.

About The Content Emporium

At The Content Emporium we offer a high level plug-in content marketing support to comprehensively fill the gaps in the skills and resources that large brands have in-house. With a team of 72 strategic, creative experts, we offer a vast suite of services, including strategy, design, copywriting, social content creation, photography, community management, motion graphics and much more. From Instagram reels and TikTok management to email marketing and print magazines, we deliver a wide range of engaging content services. Unlike some larger agencies we fully integrate with our clients' marketing departments to add real value every day.

Why we are hiring

Our company has scaled significantly over the past few years. We have built a strong, talented team that’s structured to scale to support further growth and we are now ready to seize the opportunity to expand our client base. We are looking for a Business Development Manager to help shape and deliver our new business proposition and take this to market. This is a key hire at an exciting stage of growth for the agency, as we look to build new long-term partnerships with large and enterprise-level brands.

The role

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving new business growth across The Content Emporium. This role will focus on identifying, engaging and converting high-value opportunities with large and enterprise-level organisations. You will work closely with the CEO, COO and wider marketing team to refine our new business proposition, identify target clients, and proactively develop relationships with senior decision-makers. You will also collaborate with our copywriting and design teams to ensure proposals and outreach materials reflect the quality and ambition of our work. This is a proactive, outward-facing role suited to someone confident engaging with senior stakeholders, highly organised, and comfortable representing the agency in both formal and informal settings. We’re looking for a self-starter to come in and shape this function within the company.

Responsibilities to include (but not limited to):

• New business strategy & proposition development
• Work with the CEO and COO to refine and articulate The Content Emporium's new business proposition.
• Identify priority sectors, target accounts, and decision-makers aligned to our strengths.
• Support the development of compelling outreach materials, credentials decks, and proposals in collaboration with marketing, copy and design teams.
• Ensure our positioning clearly communicates our value to large and enterprise-level organisations.

• Lead generation & proactive outreach
• Proactively identify and research potential new clients that align with our ideal client profile.
• Initiate contact with senior decision-makers through a combination of email outreach, networking, events, LinkedIn and other appropriate channels.
• Set up and attend meetings with prospective clients, confidently presenting our services and capabilities.
• Maintain a structured and organised pipeline of opportunities.

• Relationship building & networking
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders within target organisations.
• Represent The Content Emporium at industry events, networking opportunities and relevant business forums.
• Develop long-term relationships that lead to sustained partnerships rather than one-off projects.
• Ensure all communication, written and verbal, reflects the professionalism and quality of our brand.

• Collaboration & internal alignment
• Work closely with the CEO, COO and Senior Leadership Team to align new business efforts with agency capacity and strategic direction.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure consistent messaging across outreach and brand channels.
• Engage copywriters and designers where needed to develop tailored proposals and pitch materials.
• Keep internal stakeholders informed of pipeline progress, risks and wins.

• Pipeline management & reporting
• Maintain clear, accurate records of outreach activity, meetings and opportunities.
• Track progress against revenue targets and OTE expectations.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on performance and forecasted revenue.
• Continuously review and improve processes to increase efficiency and conversion rates.

What success looks like in this role

• A strong, well-managed pipeline of high-quality enterprise-level prospects and processes in place to convert them.
• Consistent generation of new meetings and opportunities aligned with our strategic goals.
• New client wins that contribute meaningfully to agency growth and align with our strategy.
• Professional, confident representation of The Content Emporium in all external interactions.

Benefits

This is a permanent full time role with a salary of £35,000 per annum and up to £40,000 OTE based on performance. Hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday as standard, but a typical week may occasionally include some work outside these hours, for example to attend events or networking opportunities. All full time employees get 25 days paid holiday per year in addition to all bank holidays. Employees are auto-enrolled into our pension scheme and benefit from health insurance. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of two days per week in the office (located next to Bristol Temple Meads train station) and other days either working from home or meeting with prospective clients.

The application process

Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your experience in driving new business and working with senior decision-makers. Please send all of this to with the subject line 'Business Development Manager application'. We do not accept any 'easy apply' applications, so you must use the email route. Deadline: Tuesday 24th February pm). In-person interviews: Thursday 5th to Monday 9th March 2026 – we can arrange a mutually convenient time. Job start date: ASAP depending on the successful candidate's circumstances. As we need to fill these vacancies quickly, we reserve the right to hire before the closing date if we have received sufficient high quality applications.

Our commitment

We are actively trying to create an inclusive and diverse environment. All applicants will be considered for employment based on suitability for the role alone and without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, neurodiversity or disability status. Please let us know if there’s anything specific we can do to make your application process easier for you.